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AX12 CPV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,443 mi
Last recorded95,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 CPV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 95,443 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,395 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,649 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 77,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,788 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,418 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2016 38,418 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,577 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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AX12 CPV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX12 CPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX12 CPV registered?

AX12 CPV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AX12 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 CPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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